Punishment for certain offences
Section 29 of the Boilers Act, 2025 deals with punishment for certain offences. Any person who,--- (a) makes any structural alteration, addition or renewal in or to a boiler without first obtaining the authorisation of the Chief Inspector when so required by section 17, or to a steam-pipe without first informing the Chief Inspector under section 18; The Act came into force on 01 May 2025.
Any person who,---
(a) makes any structural alteration, addition or renewal in or to a boiler without first obtaining the authorisation of the Chief Inspector when so required by section 17, or to a steam-pipe without first informing the Chief Inspector under section 18; or
(b) tampers with a safety valve of a boiler so as to render it inoperative at the maximum pressure at which the use of the boiler is authorised under this Act; or
(c) allows another person to go inside a boiler without effectively disconnecting the same from any steam or hot water connection with any other boiler or from fuel mains, in accordance with the regulations made under this Act,
shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to one lakh rupees, or with both.
Section 29, The Boilers Act, 2025 (Act 12 of 2025).
Cross-references
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This section refers to
Referred to by 1
Made under this section, and citing it
4 instruments state that it was made under this provision — the power to make it comes from here, so a change to any of them changes what this section requires in practice. Newest first.
- No person shall be appointed to the post of Chief Inspector' of Boilers unless he has obtained a degree in /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical! Production/ Power Plant! Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University and has a training in Boilers for a period not less than 6(six) months.Notification 2017
- The Tripura Boilers Rules, 1983Rule 2015
- The Maharashtra Boiler Rules, 1962Rule 1962
- The Rajasthan Boilers Rules,1954Rule 1954
Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Boilers Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Boilers Act is headed "Punishment for certain offences". Any person who,--- (a) makes any structural alteration, addition or renewal in or to a boiler without first obtaining the authorisation of the Chief Inspector when so required by section 17, or to a steam-pipe without first informing the Chief Inspector under section 18;
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Boilers Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Boilers Act 2025 29, section 29 Boilers Act 2025, section 29 of the Boilers Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 29 of the Boilers Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 17 (Alteration and renewal of boiler), section 18 (Alteration and renewal of steam-pipe or boiler components), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 4: most recently No person shall be appointed to the post of Chief Inspector' of Boilers unless he has obtained a degree in /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical! Production/ Power Plant! Metallurgical Engineering from a recognized University and has a training in Boilers for a period not less than 6(six) months. (2017), then The Tripura Boilers Rules, 1983 (2015), and 2 more.
When did Section 29 of the Boilers Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Boilers Act, cited as Boilers Act 2025 29, came into force on 01 May 2025, having been enacted on 04 Apr 2025. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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- 12. Registration481 words
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- 5. Chief Inspector, Deputy Chief Inspector and Inspector363 words
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